Lazarus and Dingwall 1991
What is Lazarus and Dingwall?
Lazarus and Dingwall is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 1, 1991
- Last aired
- Mar 8, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 4 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Two
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
Lazarus and Dingwall is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Two bumbling detectives bumble through absurd police cases in a quirky British comedy.”
- Sharp parody of police dramas
- Strong comedic chemistry between Stephen Frost and Mark Dingwall
- Distinctly off‑beat British humor
- Only six episodes, limiting story development
- Parody style may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tongue‑in‑cheek spoofs of crime shows and off‑beat British comedy.
The series is light‑hearted and suitable for general audiences, though its quirky parody may be puzzling for younger viewers.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 You Expect Us to Believe That? Mytharc Feb 1, 1991
- E2 What Happened to the Gerbil? Core Feb 8, 1991
- E3 The Whisper of a Bat's Wing Core Feb 15, 1991
- E4 What the Hell's Going On? Core Feb 22, 1991
- E5 This Isn't Your Lucky Day Mytharc Mar 1, 1991
- E6 The Little Red Mark on the Side of the Head Mytharc Mar 8, 1991
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does the series have?
Lazarus and Dingwall consists of six episodes.
When was the show originally broadcast?
It aired on BBC Two from 1 February to 8 March 1991.
Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Stephen Frost as Steve Lazarus and Mark Dingwall as himself.
What is the basic premise?
It follows two inept detectives tackling serious crimes in a comedic pastiche of police dramas.
Is the show a parody of police dramas?
Yes, it presents a satirical take on the genre, featuring eccentric colleagues and absurd cases.
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